xii CONTENTS. 



Genus I. Sturnus. Starling, - - 593 



1. Sturaus guttatus. The Spotted Starling, - 595 



Genus II. Thremmaphilus. Cow-bird, - 609 



1. Thremmaphilus roseus. The Rose-coloured Cow- 

 Bird, - - - - 612 



PRACTICAL ORNITHOLOGY. FOURTH LESSON, 616 



Return of spring. 



Arrival of summer visitants. 



Bird-nesting. 



Directions for preserving eggs, nests, and skins of Birds. 



Conclusion. 



Plates Illustrative of the Digestive Organs, 621 



Index to the Species, . _ - 625 



General Index, . - _ 627 



